Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maidstone travel guide

Maidstone Tourism | Maidstone Guide

You're Going to Love Maidstone

With a population of 90,894, Maidstone is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Maidstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Maidstone

If you’re looking for affordable options, Castle View Restaurant (Broomfield Road) and Buenos Aires Nights - Maidstone (63 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Maidstone

Maidstone in April
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maidstone in April
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maidstone

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 140 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Maidstone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 miles from Maidstone. The shortest domestic flight to Maidstone departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Maidstone, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Maidstone to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about £37 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Maidstone Hollingbourne is the busiest station in Maidstone. Another popular train station is Maidstone Wateringbury, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Maidstone is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 32 miles from Maidstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Maidstone using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Maidstone takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 140 miles. Maidstone’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Maidstone

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Maidstone

KLM
Good (1,459 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,790 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,212 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,222 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,117 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,321 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (898 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,733 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,403 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,170 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maidstone

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maidstone

Most booked hotels in Maidstone

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The Dog & Bear Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Orida Maidstone
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£58+
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Who'd A Thought It
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£80+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Maidstone
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£37+
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£63+
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Hiring a car in Maidstone

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.86 and £21.15. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maidstone costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Maidstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.86 and £21.15. The most frequently booked car type in Maidstone is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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